Symal Group (ASX:SYL) EV-to-EBIT: 10.88 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 34% Above Median

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What is Symal Group EV-to-EBIT?

Symal Group ASX:SYL -0.37% 10 EV-to-EBIT is 10.88 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 8.09. GuruFocus rates ASX:SYL with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,422 Construction companies, Symal Group ranks better than 50.49% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Symal Group's Enterprise Value is A$692.3 Mil. Symal Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$63.7 Mil. Therefore, Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:SYL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.55   Med: 8.09   Max: 11.25
Current: 10.87

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Symal Group was 11.25. The lowest was 4.55. And the median was 8.09.

ASX:SYL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
50.49% of 1422 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.025 vs ASX:SYL: 10.87

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Symal Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$869.3 Mil. Symal Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$63.7 Mil. Symal Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.32%.


Symal Group  (ASX:SYL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Symal Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=63.659/869.30868
=7.32 %

Symal Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$869.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Symal Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$63.7 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Symal Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Symal Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Symal Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Symal Group Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 0.00 6.45

Symal Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.45 0.00

ASX:SYL vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Symal Group EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Symal Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=692.342/63.659
=10.88

Symal Group's current Enterprise Value is A$692.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Symal Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$63.7 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 10.88 mean?
Symal Group (ASX:SYL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.88 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Symal Group and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 8.09. Over the past decade, Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.55 to 11.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Symal Group ranks #704 out of 1422 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Symal Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.88 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 8.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.55 to a high of 11.25. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. Symal Group's value of 10.88 is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symal Group ranks #704 out of 1422 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Symal Group has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symal Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Symal Group ranks #704 out of 1422 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Symal Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. Symal Group's value of 10.88 is 1.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Symal Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.55 to 11.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.09 vs. the industry median of 11.03, Symal Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.03, based on 1,422 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Symal Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.88 is 1.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Symal Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symal Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.88, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 8.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symal Group stock overvalued right now?
Symal Group (ASX:SYL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 10.88. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.88, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 8.09 and 1.3% below the Construction industry median of 11.03. Symal Group's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Symal Group (ASX:SYL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.88 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Symal Group Business Description

Address 208-210 Hall Street, Spotswood, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3015
Symal Group Ltd is a diversified services provider, uniting contracting, plant and equipment, materials supply, and recycling and resource recovery. Its businesses deliver end-to-end services across resilient end markets, including infrastructure, power and renewables, data centres, utilities, defence, and building and facilities. The firm segment comprises Contracting Services, Plant and Equipment, and Other. The majority of revenue comes from the Plant and Equipment segment, which includes activities of the group that consist of internal and external provision of construction crews, including supervision and project management support, as well as wet or dry plant hire, in a variety of sectors, including energy, subdivisions, council contracts, and utility services.
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